The Truth About Cars

The Truth About Cars

Like the site it’s named after, TheTruthAboutCars podcast lives up to its billing by delivering exactly that: the truth about cars. Each week Managing Editor Tim Healey is joined by different members of the colorful TTAC writing staff to cover the news of the week, discuss industry trends impacting car shoppers, and even geek out about topics like their favorite cars of the ‘90s. Plus, each week we’re joined by an industry analysts to unpack the news of the week. Rich with commentary, this podcast promises the unvarnished truth about the latest new vehicle debuts, where the industry is headed and whatever new wheels the team has been testing. Subscribe today!

Episodes

Here's How To Keep Safe Behind The Wheel

August 8, 2025 • 73 mins
Hello and welcome to today’s The Truth About Cars podcast! Today we’re talking safety with John Vincent from U.S. News and World Report. We’re also talking about brake rotors and NASCAR with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. For the latter, it’s all about the madness at Iowa. We thank John Vincent and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We’ll see you next time!
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Here's How You Can Modify Your Own Car

August 1, 2025 • 61 mins
On this week's TTAC podcast, we dig into modifying your ride with the VWIDTalk guys, Jan Kalis and Wes Garrison. They may work on Volkswagens, but they have tips for anyone interesting in doing similar work. We also discuss Bubba Wallace's win at the Brickyard and locking pliers with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. We thank Jan, Wes, and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! Se...
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Chrysler Turns 100

July 25, 2025 • 67 mins
Chrysler hits the century mark, recapping NASCAR at Dover and a look at headlight restoration kits.
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What Happens to EVs Without A Tax Credit?

July 18, 2025 • 69 mins
Hello and welcome to this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we’re discussing how the loss of the EV tax credit will affect the market. We discuss that with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss foaming wheel cleaners for our Stuff We Use segment and we also cover NASCAR on the road course at Sonoma. That’s all for this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! You can also find us at t...
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Getting Up Close and Personal at The NASCAR Chicago Street Race

July 11, 2025 • 71 mins
Hello and welcome to this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we chat about rising new-car prices, NASCAR in Chicago, and battery booster packs.TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss battery packs and what it was like to be up close and personal for what could be the last NASCAR street race in Chicago. Analyst Robby DeGraff stops by to talk about new-car shoppers who are looking for value.That’s all for this week’s T...
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Are Car Dealerships Doomed?

July 3, 2025 • 63 mins
Hello and welcome to this week’s The Truth About Cars podcast! This week we discuss glass cleaner, NASCAR at Atlanta, and whether car dealerships are doomed. Our guest is Greg Migliore from VerticalScope, and he’ll discuss the future of online car-buying with us. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss the best glass cleaners, and what went down in the NASCAR race outside Atlanta. That’s all for this week’s The Truth About Car...
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How Can Stellantis Be Fixed?

June 27, 2025 • 74 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast we talk about exhaust welds, NASCAR fuel strategy, and how to fix Stellantis. We have TTAC contributor Matthew Guy with us to discuss the first two topics – the man knows his exhaust welds and his NASCAR at Pocono. We have a lively chat about how fuel-saving racing is quite interesting, especially if you can handle the math. We also preview the NASCAR Challenge that starts this week at Atlanta. Robby...
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Will NASCAR Remain In Chicago?

June 20, 2025 • 69 mins
Hello and welcome to the TTAC podcast! This week we’re NASCAR-heavy, with a look back at Mexico City and a look ahead to the Chicago Street Race. We chat with Julie Giese, the president of the Chicago Street Race, about what to expect from that race’s third year. We also ask if the race will return in future years. From there, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss brake pads – including how to replace them at home. Go ahea...
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Forecasting The Future Of The Auto Industry

June 13, 2025 • 82 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast, we discuss Peak Auto, Ram’s return to NASCAR, and how to get bugs out of your grille. Our guest this week is Autoline’s John MacElroy, who helps us figure out if we’ve reached peak auto. He also walks us through where the auto industry is and where it’s going. TTAC contributors Matthew Guy and Matt Posky join me to discuss Ram, NASCAR, and the race at Michigan – Matt Posky was there. Finally, Matth...
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The Best and Worst Car Colors for Resale Value

June 6, 2025 • 69 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast we find out why a boring car color can cost you with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss NASCAR at Nashville, Carson Hocevar's aggressive driving style, and how to fix scratches on your car. If you like what you hear, please leave a review! We thank Karl and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening! We'll see you...
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These Are The 2025 Best Cars For Teens

May 30, 2025 • 71 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast we check in with Zachary Doell from U.S. News and World Report about their list of the best cars for teens. You won't believe which brand dominated. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I talk about car-wash soaps ahead of summer, and we dig into a big weekend in racing. We thank Zachary and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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Road Trips Are Going Electric

May 23, 2025 • 62 mins
Electric vehicles are being used more often for road trips. That, and more, are among the insights gleaned by CDK Global's David Thomas, who was our guest this week. Listen to the episode to hear Thomas on other topics like EV servicing, how cold weather affects batteries, and more. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I dig into Bluetooth speakers, and I spend some time discussing NASCAR's All-Star race. Here's a tease: I like the fo...
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What is Leno's Law? Listen and Find Out!

May 16, 2025 • 74 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast we talk with SEMA's Christian Robinson about Leno's Law and what it means for car collectors. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I talk about roof racks and have some fun with racecar drivers swearing. We thank Christian and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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Digging Deeper On Trump's Tariffs

May 9, 2025 • 60 mins
This week we spend some more time on Trump's tariffs and how they'll affect the automotive industry. We speak with John Vincent from U.S. News and World Report about the issue. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy stops by to talk about screwdriver sets, and we also dig into NASCAR's unfortunate trend towards crash fests. Find us wherever you get your podcasts, or at TTAC.com. We thank John and Matthew for their time and Matt Posky for e...
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Here's Why Consumers Like Dealership Service

May 9, 2025 • 69 mins
Consumers might actually like car dealership service better than independent shops. We ask J.D. Power's Stewart Stropp why. Matthew Guy and I talk tires and NASCAR, as well. Talladega had a lot of gold to mine. We thank Stewart Stropp and Matthew Guy for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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Talking Design With Kia at the New York Auto Show

April 25, 2025 • 57 mins
Hello and welcome to the TTAC podcast! This week we discuss car design with Kia. We also talk about using clay bars for spring cleaning for your car and ponder if there's too much NASCAR. We thank Tom Kearns and John Buckingham for their time and Kia for making the arrangements. We also thank TTAC contributor Matthew Guy for his time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, thank you for listening!
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TTAC At The 2025 New York Auto Show

April 19, 2025 • 56 mins
This week we discuss all the debuts at the 2025 New York Auto Show and sit down with Kia to talk about handling tariffs, sales, and more. We also discuss NASCAR at Bristol and garage creepers with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy. We thank Eric Watson from Kia and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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Predicting How Tariffs Will Affect the Auto Industry

April 11, 2025 • 67 mins
This week on the TTAC podcast, we tackle tariffs with Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific. There's a lot of moving parts and unpredictability, but we do our best to make sense of it all. As usual, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I chat about products we use and NASCAR. This week, it's all about locking pliers with a slide hammer and NASCAR's throwback weekend at Darlington. We thank Robby and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for ...
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Have We Reached "Peak Truck"?

April 4, 2025 • 56 mins
This week, we speak with Brian Gordon from the Dave Cantin Group about whether the market has hit "peak truck" or not. We also discuss oil-filter wrenches and Tim rants about dirty racing in NASCAR. We thank Brian and Matthew Guy for their time, and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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Is Your Car Spying On You?

March 28, 2025 • 68 mins
This week we sit down with Derek Kravitz from Consumer Reports to discuss if your car is spying on you. Also, TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss roof racks and a very fast Sunday at Miami. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts and at TTAC.com. We thank Derek and Matthew and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank you for listening!
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